Gunma University

Overview:

Gunma University is a national university located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. It offers a wide range of academic programs across various disciplines, including education, information science, social information, medicine, and engineering. The university is known for its commitment to research and its focus on fostering a global perspective among its students.

Academic Programs:

Gunma University offers a variety of academic programs, including:

Joint Faculty of Education:

This faculty aims to train teachers for elementary, junior high, and special needs schools, equipping them with advanced knowledge and skills to address diverse educational challenges.

Faculty of Information Science:

This faculty focuses on information-based education, preparing students to contribute to a sustainable society by developing skills in areas like IoT, big data, and statistical analysis.

Faculty of Social Information:

This faculty, while currently not accepting new students, previously focused on developing students' abilities to analyze and solve problems in a rapidly changing information society.

Faculty of Medicine:

This faculty aims to train highly skilled physicians, medical researchers, administrators, and educators who can contribute to the advancement of medicine and healthcare in the community.

Faculty of Science and Engineering:

This faculty provides a comprehensive education rooted in science and engineering, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and creativity. It aims to produce graduates who can excel as researchers and engineers on a global stage.

Other:

Gunma University has multiple campuses located in different cities within Gunma Prefecture:

Aramaki Campus:

Home to the Joint Faculty of Education, Faculty of Information Science, and Faculty of Social Information.

Showa Campus:

Home to the Faculty of Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Graduate School of Health Sciences, Institute of Regulatory Science, and the University Hospital.

Kiryu Campus:

Home to the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Graduate School of Science and Engineering.

Ota Campus:

Also home to the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Graduate School of Science and Engineering.